Health Topics – Emotional Well-being
Recognising and managing the ‘burn-out’
WHAT IS BURNOUT? Coined by the psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger in the 1970s, burnout describes a severe stress condition that leads to severe physical,...
Mental Health and Wellbeing
There are many reasons why physical activity is good for your body – having a healthy heart and improving your joint and bone function are just two, but did...
How to deal with anxiety at work
Not everyone is able to effectively manage and cope with their anxiety at work. Many people struggle with excessive worry about a variety of everyday problems...
Reducing stress to prevent cancer
A disease such as cancer is often one of the most stressful experiences of a person’s life. Coping with cancer can be more challenging with added stress from...
Loneliness and Mental Health at Work
Loneliness can affect many of us at one time or another and we can encounter it in different walks of life. One in five workers feel lonely at work on a...
How to cope with stress and become more resilient
Resilience refers to how well you can deal with and bounce back from the difficulties of life. It can mean the difference between handling pressure and losing...
Signs and Symptoms of stress
We all know what it's like to feel stressed, but it's not easy to pin down exactly what stress means. When we say things like "this is stressful" or "I'm...
Everyday Mindful Living
The practice of mindfulness—directing all your attention and awareness to the present—can bring many benefits to your emotional and physical health, as well...
Why physical activity helps
There are many reasons why physical activity is good for your body – having a healthy heart and improving your joint and bone function are just two, but did...
Reduce Stress on your Gut
Stress is something we all deal with, but when we’re chronically in a state of stress, our body — and especially our gut health — can feel the effects. The...
Mental Health, Mindfulness and Wellbeing
MENTAL HEALTH Here are some things you can try that may help to look after your mental health and wellbeing: 1. DO THINGS WITH OTHERS Spending time with...
Stress Management
It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level. The bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all...